History of Interior Design: Ford's Approach
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What was Josiah Wedgwood known for?

  • Producing international pattern books
  • Marketing genius and creator of fashions (correct)
  • Creating Jasperware blue with relief decorations
  • Making bracelets, rings, and other collectibles
  • What percentage of Wedgwood's market was for export?

  • 40%
  • 60%
  • 20%
  • 80% (correct)
  • What did Josiah Wedgwood focus on to avoid waste in production?

  • Designing international pattern books
  • Creating delicate jewelry pieces
  • Commissioning decorations from other craftsmen
  • Production on order (correct)
  • What type of items were adorned with Wedgwood medallions in the style of J.Flaxmann?

    <p>Gold-mounted coconuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ford's approach to design and production?

    <p>Standardized design and mass production for accessibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of producing a highly standardized and uniform product?

    <p>Maintained an accessible price range for the product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Ford believe the American market was ready to accept a car accessible to?

    <p>Most people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ford's famous statement regarding the color of the car he would make?

    <p>&quot;Any color the customer wants, as long as it’s black.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the neoclassical style in England?

    <p>Encounter between neoclassicism, enlightenment and science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Josiah Wedgwood's notable roles according to the text?

    <p>Potter, scientist, and leader in European ceramic production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Josiah Wedgwood contribute to the growth of his company and sales promotion?

    <p>By tapping into the renewed classical enthusiasms of the late 1760s and early 1770s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the factory system lead to according to the text?

    <p>The industrialization of European ceramic production</p> Signup and view all the answers

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